Who should use an oral pill to treat vaginal fungal infections?

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Doctors prefer to treat vaginal fungal infections using suppositories or creams because the chances of side effects are less with these options. However, some cases of vaginal fungal infections may require a stronger medication like a prescription tablet.

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Fungal Infections

Skin fungal infections thrive in warm, moist areas of the body, such as in the armpits or groin. It's also possible to get fungal infections on or around the mouth or nails. Athlete's foot, yeast infections, jock itch, ringworm and some skin rashes are the result of certain types of fungi that can build up on the skin and mucus membranes to cause fungal infections. A fungal infection of the skin can create a great deal of discomfort, appearing as a red, intensely itchy, inflamed rash.

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